Why does the noun Aus have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Aus

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Ausein Auskein Aus
Akkusativdas Ausein Auskein Aus
Dativdem Auseinem Auskeinem Aus
Genitivdes Auseseines Auseskeines Auses

Examples in context

Real sentences using Aus in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das schnelle Aus ist klar.The quick out is clear.
Ein frühes Aus ist schade.An early out is a pity.
Kein plötzliches Aus ist gut.No sudden out is good.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen das schnelle Aus.We see the quick out.
Ich mag ein frühes Aus nicht.I don't like an early out.
Sie wollen kein plötzliches Aus.They want no sudden out.
Dativ
Nach dem schnellen Aus ist Ruhe.After the quick out, there is peace.
Mit einem frühen Aus endet das Spiel.With an early out, the game ends.
Mit keinem plötzlichen Aus rechnen wir.We don't expect any sudden out.
Genitiv
Der Grund des schnellen Auses ist klar.The reason for the quick out is clear.
Die Folge eines frühen Auses ist bekannt.The consequence of an early out is known.
Wegen keines plötzlichen Auses sind wir froh.Because of no sudden out, we are happy.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Aus?

It is das Aus. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Aus is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Aus?

The noun Aus is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Aus mean in English?

The German word das Aus translates to “out, end” in English.

How do you decline das Aus?

Like all German nouns, Aus changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Aus
  • Akkusativ: das Aus
  • Dativ: dem Aus
  • Genitiv: des Auses

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.